A uniform grant application package
for non-entitlement discretionary grant programs is needed to
evaluate and rank applicants and protect the integrity of the
grantee selection process.
This is a revision to the
currently approved information collection. FNS is requesting a
3-year total generic burden of 150,000 hours and 30,000 responses.
This is an increase of 26,097 hours and 25,239 responses. There
were additional grant programs added to the collection activities
in FY 2015. This occurred because of new programs included in
authorizing Program legislation. Additionally, FNS added responses
to account for the use of USDA and standard forms (this resulted in
a significant increase to the number of responses requested). Of
the 150,000 hours requested, 40,640 are used for ICs submitted with
this clearance, leaving 109,360 hours (and 20,205 responses).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.